At the meeting today (October 23), the Land and Building Advisory Committee (LBAC) was briefed on the Initiatives of Development Bureau (DEVB) in the 2008-09 Policy Address and Policy Agenda. The Committee also endorsed the issuance of the Joint Practice Note on Development Control Parameters.
Members were briefed on the new and ongoing initiatives under DEVB in the Policy Address, particularly the work and position of DEVB on infrastructural development, development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop, harbourfront enhancement and heritage conservation. On land supply, DEVB also reaffirmed its position regarding the continuation of the market-driven Application List.
On heritage conservation and revitalisation, some Members pointed out the importance of equipping construction workers with heritage conservation skills/knowledge so as to facilitate such projects. Some Members suggested the Government to strengthen cooperation with the Mainland and to make the best use of the Lok Ma Chau Loop, which is one of the Ten Major Infrastructure Projects.
The LBAC was also briefed on the draft Joint Practice Note on Development Control Parameters, which sets out the practices adopted by the Buildings Department, the Lands Department and the Planning Department in respect of some aligned development control parameters that are commonly encountered in the development process, such as under the practices adopted by the three Departments, covered public carpark should be accountable for Gross Floor Area. Members supported the promulgation of the Joint Practice Note.
Ends/Thursday, October 23, 2008
Issued at HKT 20:48
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